I set out to replace the fuel pump relay today, but I can't do that because I can't see an obvious way to access the passenger side relay/fuse panel.
I removed the passenger side dash lower panel, and I can see the relay/fuse panel, but how do I access the relays? There's got to be a way to pull the panel down, but I don't see an obvious latch mechanism.
Can anyone tell me how to access it?
Thanks.

I had a look at mine a few weeks ago and couldn't find any way to easily access it either. I think that when the manual says to take it to the dealer for this item, they mean it.

I suspect that if you recline the passenger seat and lay with your head under the dash with a flashlite in your mouth, you might be able to wiggle your hand in there. Maybe.

_________________

2001 F150 a basic six cyl with 5 speed manual trans.
'66 Piper Cherokee 360 CID , 180 hp, 155 mph @ 2500 rpm, drop in K&N filter.

I take the glove box liner out. It doesn't give you perfect access, but it's better than the alternative.

_________________

WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights

(insert head smacking smile here)

Never thought of that.

_________________

2001 F150 a basic six cyl with 5 speed manual trans.
'66 Piper Cherokee 360 CID , 180 hp, 155 mph @ 2500 rpm, drop in K&N filter.

Thanks, I thought about that, but I thought there MUST be a better way. After all, a breaker/fuse panel should have easy access, right?
If nobody else knows if or how to lower the breaker/fuse panel, I'll remove the glove box liner...but I'm hoping there's a way to lower the panel...

I tried with no luck. Maybe I missed something, but when I took what looked to be the only bolt holding it in place, it didn't move much.

_________________

WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights

The shop manual shows a single mounting bolt somewhere at the top of the panel, but I removed the glove box liner and didn't see that bolt. Also, removal of the glove box liner didn't provide good access to the relay panel. I ended up accessing the relay through the removed glove box liner opening using an IC chip extraction tool to remove the #2 relay, and then carefully installed a replacement using needlenose pliers.

Mental note to GM design engineers: Place the relay/fuse panel in a location that allows serviceability.

Yeah, I used needlesnose pliers too.

_________________

WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights

Just to share what I did... in case you run out of options. This is kind of a weird way to do it, but once you get your hand up in there and try to navigate it might make sense.

I was able to remove the relay by feel.
But then realized I didn't notice the pin alignment. So cursed and used the one brain cell still functioning.
I unplugged the bottom relay (interior lamps) and ever so carefully keeping the pin orientation, plugged it into the now empty fuel pump relay socket... they are the same, generic relay.
I could see the bottom relay socket and used the new relay in that one.

Pretty dumb, huh? Well, you do what you have to do.
A big honkin picture of the relay layout.

_________________

1993 Red SSE - Bone-Stock except for High Perf. (LOL) Power Antenna-Original Owner. Pushing 140K - It's the love of my wife.
'05 Magnum Hemi R/T "Great White" - Classic VW Beetles

Thanks for that fuse diagram 93RedSled!!! It helped me locate the relay I need to replace. I couldnt figure out which one it was.

_________________
Joe

Rebuilt L36, Silverstar highs/lows and fogs, new brake lines, rotors, calipers, pads, ZZP Exhaust, Projector Headlights, Tinted Tails and Windows.
Mods to come- LED Tails, HID Kit, Top Swap (springtime)